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Bear Creek Settlement

Junction, Kimble County

Marker Text

Started in 1850s by rancher Raleigh Gentry, who built a 2-room log house and cleared a small farm, but in 1862 sold out to cattlemen Rance Moore. 1860s settlers included Wm. and Lane Gibson, Charlie Jones, John New, A. J. Nixon, Billie Waites. Others came in 1870s after raids by Indians and outlaws were ended.

Marker Details

Address
Location Description from Junction, take IH-10W about 4 miles, then go north on FM 2291 4 miles
Marker # 260
Dedicated 1967
Size, Type 20" x 20"
Code settlements; ghost towns
Latitude, Longitude 30.578727, -99.861752

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